Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Editor's note: This feature is the second in a series highlighting exceptional spouses at Cannon. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker Surrounded by the tools of her trade, Raquel Aguilar, military spouse and entrepreneur, poses with her daughter, Callie at their home in Clovis, N.M., April 30, 2013. After learning to make hand-crafted bows for her daughter, Aguilar transitioned from stay-at-home mom to full-fledged business owner, selling personalized bows to parents around the world. As Raquel Aguilar held...
Former Clovis High golf standout Travis Reid tied for medalist honors Monday at a local U.S. Open qualifier tournament in Las Cruces. Reid shot an even-par 72 at Red Hawk Golf Club and advances to the sectional round of qualifying for the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., in June. It is Reid's first time to make it to a U.S. Open sectional. "I've never gotten through: I've always struggled getting through this thing," Reid told the Las Cruces Sun. "These last two weeks, I can honestly say it is as good as I... Full story
It's been five years since Clovis High's girls have advanced to Class 5A state team tennis competition, and the Lady Wildcats are going without their top player. Still, the Lady Cats, seeded eighth out of 10 teams, think they have more than a fighting chance to at least get past Friday's opening-round match against ninth-seeded Cibola in Albuquerque. "As long as we come out fighting, we'll be all right," second-year coach Siobahn Liles said. "We're excited; it's been a while...
The Local Growth Management Committee met Wednesday at 321 North Connelly to discuss the following: - The LGMC approved of an extension for the LGMC's Regional Growth Plan. The LGMC entered a contract with the Eastern Plains Council of Governments to finish the project by May 15. The extension will give EPCOG until June 15 to finish the project. EPCOG's contract for this project is worth $19,396. - Raymond Mondragon, EPCOG's economic and community development planner, expressed interest in traveling to the Association of...
Today Superintendent candidate meet-and-greet — 3 p.m., L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices Board Room. Henry Montano, director of federal programs for Portales schools, will meet with the public. Information: 356-7000. Mother's Day Crafts — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library. Flower vases will be made. For ages 9-12. Information: 356-3940. Belly Dance — 5 p.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Boot Camp — 5:30 p.m., Portales Recreation Center. $5 per class. Information: 356-8598. Prescho...
A story about the Roosevelt County Commission meeting in Wednesday's edition included incorrect information. The commission rejected a $43,000 bid to purchase a forklift because $26,000 was set aside for purchasing equipment. The Portales News-Tribune endeavors to accurately report local news events. Errors of fact will be corrected in a timely and appropriate manner. Please notify Editor David Stevens of errors by calling 763-6991 (ext. 310)....
The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team has added three former small-school state champions with local roots to play for the 2013-14 squad. The signings bring aboard junior college transfer Tori Tucker, who led Floyd to the Class 1A state title in 2011, and will reunite two members of the 2012 1A state champion Melrose Lady Buffs in guards Cassidy Doherty and Cara Barnard. They will join a Zia squad that has appeared in the last two Lone Star Conference postseason tournaments, and only graduates two players...
Due to what coach Brian Kirchner estimated to be tight play, Portales' doubles teams went 0-for-2 Wednesday in the first round of doubles competition at the Jerry Cline Complex in Albuquerque. Mychael Sturm and Austin Lucero fell to Robertson's Michael Salas and Marcos Gallegos 6-1, 6-4, while Maribel Youngerwolf and Samantha Lopez were defeated 6-1, 6-1 by the sixth-seeded team of Sandia Prep's Lucy Stebbins and Dixie Cooper. Kirchner said in the case of Youngerwolf and Lopez, it was unlikely an upset would have happened,...
CAPITAN — Floyd played in the type of game a purist would love Wednesday afternoon in Capitan, with four runs allowed and 25 total strikeouts with both pitchers going the distance in the Class 1A first-round matchup. "It was a baseball game; it wasn't one of those slugfests," Floyd coach Darwin Chenault said after the eighth-seeded Broncos took a 3-1 defeat to the top-seeded Tigers. "We had a lot of good defense. There were two really even teams. I think the only difference was our kid had four or five walks and a hit b...
I'm the kind of person who is always looking for signs. No, literally. Two that I pass on my regular forays up and down New Mexico 206 are "Watch for water" and "Dust storm area." The "Watch for water" signs sit, as one might expect, by low spots in the road. They look a tad incongruent with tumbleweeds pressed against them and sand dunes choking their posts, but I am happy to say that I am old enough to remember occasional deep water in each of those places. Instead of a warning, I now consider their words a command: WATCH...
Trenna McKinley has been dancing since she was 8 years old. McKinley, an eighth grader, will be transitioning into high school next year and said she will be performing with the Portales High School dance team. McKinley attends the Spotswood Wilson School of Dance as a student in addition to volunteering there as a teacher to younger dance students. When she grows up, McKinley hopes to be a solo performer in a dance company. Jillian Holbert: Portales News-Tribune Trenna McKinley demonstrates how to do an arabesque at the Spot...
A Portales man charged with the criminal sexual penetration of a 14-year-old girl was released from jail Tuesday on a $30,000 cash bond. Jose Zamora, 29, of Portales has been accused of raping the girl in March during an overnight stay at his home, according to the criminal complaint. Zamora was arrested on Friday and charged with criminal sexual penetration, criminal sexual contact of a minor, and giving alcoholic beverages to a minor. Jose Zamora Released from jail Tuesday...
An Eastern New Mexico University employee has been charged with embezzling more than $15,000 from the university. Jeremy Phillippi, 26, was arrested Saturday after admitting to using a university purchasing card for personal hotel stays and gifts, according to an arrest affidavit. In addition to embezzlement, Phillippi is also charged with forgery of his supervisors' signatures on receipts of the purchases he made in an attempt to pass them through ENMU's Financial... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday Caller reported: - 1:19 a.m.: Neighbor dispute, 700 block of South Main Street. - 3:48 a.m.: Alarm activated, 2100 block of Hummingbird Lane. - 7:57 a.m.: Domestic dispute, 900 block of West 18th Lane. - 8:01 a.m.: Animal problem, 1300 block of South C Avenue. - 8:20 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 400 block of West A Avenue. - 8:25 a.m.: Alarm activated, 200 block of New Mexico Drive. - 8:41 a.m.: Officer requested, 2200 block of Taos Court. - 10:48 a.m.: Officer... Full story
Purchasing gear and equipment for outdoor pursuits can be expensive. The Outdoor Recreation Center at Cannon Air Force Base offers an affordable way for airmen to outfit their expedition with rental equipment. Cannon Connections: Kevin Baird Dan Church, a technician at the Outdoor Recreation Center, is pulls camper to the shop to perform maintenance. The ORC has many kinds of campers, and they have ordered four more pop-up campers. John Underhill, director of Outdoor Recreation and an Air Force veteran, said the center rents... Full story
U.S. Air Force photo: Staff Sgt. Matthew Plew A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) crew fires a reduced range practice rocket April 24 at Melrose Air Force Range in support of Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrior simulated special operations components in urban and irregular warfare settings.The exercise leveraged lessons learned from Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and other historical events to provide combatant commanders with a better-trained and ready force. It was just a few minutes past 8...
In celebration of National Fitness Month, athletes from Cannon Air Force Base will be spotlighted each week during the month of May 2013. Courtesy photo When military spouse Andrea Bergen first arrived at Cannon Air Force Base in March 2012, she reconnected with a sport she had once loved, but recently neglected — running. At first this revival was born from necessity — with only one car, which her husband used to get to and from his job with the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, Bergen utilized the old...
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Watson, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, and a student demonstrate Jeet Kune Do during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month kick-off event May 5 at Cannon Air Force Base. The event included a martial arts demonstration, fashion show and proclamation display. Events for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month officially began May 1 at Cannon Air Force Base, with a Jeet Kune Do... Full story
U.S. Air Force photo: Desiree Ann Montenegro Justin Underwood, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron automotive worker, points a flashlight toward the undercarriage of his car to check for an oil leak at the Auto Skills Center May 1 at Cannon Air Force Base. The inspection was part of a routine training session to prepare for the Basic Car Care Class at the Auto Skills Center. For Air Commandos who love do-it-yourself projects and are not afraid to get their hands dirty, the classes offered by the Auto Skills Center...
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — Fishing was fair to good using Power Bait, worms and salmon eggs for trout. We had no reports on perch. Cimarron River — Water flow below Eagle Nest on Monday was 28 cfs. Trout fishing was good usi... Full story
U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shimika Burgess, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, creates meals in the Pecos Trail Dining Facility flight kitchen May 2 at Cannon Air Force Base. Flight kitchen is open from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and serves a variety of foods to meet the different dietary needs of military members. The Pecos Trail Dining Facility at Cannon Air Force Base has stopped serving the traditional Midnight Meal offered at most dining facilities. Instead,...
U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shimika Burgess, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, creates meals in the Pecos Trail Dining Facility flight kitchen May 2 at Cannon Air Force Base. Flight kitchen is open from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and serves a variety of foods to meet the different dietary needs of military members. The Pecos Trail Dining Facility at Cannon Air Force Base has stopped serving the traditional Midnight Meal offered at most dining facilities. Instead,...
Name: Matt Burgess U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Colonel Craig Walker 27th Special Operations Wing Vice Commander, along with Chief Master Sergeant Marvin Neely present Master Sgt. Matthew Burgess with the 2013 Senior NCO of the Quarter award for first quarter April 26. Winners were selected based on outstanding accomplishments during the months of January through March. Age: 40 Rank: Master Sgt. Hometown: Switz City, Ind. What do you like most about eastern New Mexico? The small towns in eastern New M... Full story
